Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B01 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 920341.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 10/09/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $2,975.00
Current Penalty: $2,975.00
Issuance Date: 09/25/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity:
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/04/2013
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/04/2013 | $2,975.00 | 10/09/2013 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/25/2013 | $2,975.00 | 10/09/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): "Unprotected sides and edges." Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems. a. Located at the site, there were employees hoisting and lowering materials by hand at the edge of a roof by means of a pulley system that was attached to a tubular weld frame scaffold without any means of fall protection, thereby exposing the employees to a fall hazard of approximately 17 feet.